Instead of Rent: November, 2012

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month.

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Chippewa Rodeo Lace Up Boots


The Rodeo Lace-up Boots from Chippewa are painstakingly handcrafted in Wisconsin using American-made “Rodeo” leather (Rodeo = a tanning process that gives leather both light and dark tones, creating the appearance of depth). Finished with a long-wearing and lightweight Vibram Stockbridge sole, the boots are a nice all-rounder option, that can easily be dressed up or down. Read More »

Instead of Rent: January, 2011

The moderately and (very) immoderately priced goods that I’d rather spend it on this month. Special “what I wish I was wearing during last week’s blizzard in NYC” edition.

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Chippewa Apache Lacer Boots


You gotta hand it to Chippewa Boots. While just about every brand and their mother is claiming “Heritage” these days regardless of what their actual heritage may be, and pouring countless dollars and consultant hours into the cultivation of their American(a) persona, Chippewa continues to devote its time and money to the one thing that it always has: producing quality dress and work boots for a great price. There’s no sepia-toned website, no special “vintage” range, and no spit-take inducing mark-ups. Just affordable, rock-solid footwear. Read More »